Northwestern Health Sciences University
Location and Contact Information
2501 W 84th StBloomington, MN 55431
USA
Main Tel: (952) 888-4777
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
The Northwestern Health Sciences University is a private natural health care university located in Bloomington, Minnesota. John B. Wolfe founded NW in 1941. It lays on an area of 25 acres. The university awards undergraduate and graduate degrees in several subjects, including chemistry and oriental medicine. The University also operates several colleges, which offer graduate studies in subjects like chiropractics, acupuncture and massage therapy. NW is organized into the following academic divisions:
- Minnesota College of Acupuncture
- Northwestern College of Chiropractic
- Oriental Medicine and School of Massage Therapy
NW’s campus hosts several clubs and organizations. The Motion Palpation, Pediatric Club, Club Mariposa and the Hockey Club are some of the student clubs operating on campus. The Student Government Association organizes and arranges several educational and cultural activities for the students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, science, and therapy and counseling.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Selective admissions.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Trimester.
- Carnegie classification: Other health profession schools.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Northwestern Health Sciences University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Logan College of Chiropractic | Chesterfield, MO | 1,143 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Stout | Menomonie, WI | 8,839 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | Reading, PA | 2,800 |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | La Crosse, WI | 9,880 |
| 5 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Slippery Rock, PA | 8,458 |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Eau Claire, WI | 11,140 |
| 7 | Wesley College | Dover, DE | 2,233 |
| 8 | Illinois State University | Normal, IL | 20,799 |
| 9 | Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO | 28,882 |
| 10 | Texas State University-San Marcos | San Marcos, TX | 29,105 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 188 | 1 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 64 | 1 |
| Bachelor | 44 | 1 |
| Master | 35 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 71 |
Students
Student enrollment was 877 in 2009-2010 (1,977 full-time equivalent).
About 50% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 50% of the class.
Undergrads are 18% of enrolled students and graduate students are 82%.
Students under 25 years old represent 37% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 50% Women 33% All 40%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Northwestern Health Sciences University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Acupuncture
- Chiropractic (DC)
- Traditional Chinese/Asian Medicine and Chinese Herbology
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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